Plum Canyon Elementary

Public K-6

 28360 N. Alfred Way
       Saugus, CA  91350-3839


(661) 294-5365

District: Saugus Union

SchoolDigger Rank:
1023rd of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,575 Help


Students who attend Plum Canyon Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Arroyo Seco Junior High
High:    Academy of the Canyons
    Saugus High

Student/teacher ratio:  26.9 Help
Number of students:  812

Racial breakdown:

White:
38.1%
Hispanic:
30.0%
Asian:
18.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.7% Help


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Compare Details Plum Canyon Elementary ranks better than 82.6% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 7th among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Saugus Union School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.49. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Plum Canyon Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (38.1%), Hispanic (30%), Asian (18.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 16.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Plum Canyon Elementary is 26.9. 11 elementary schools in the Saugus Union School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Plum Canyon Elementary is $9,575, which is the lowest among 15 elementary schools in the Saugus Union School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Plum Canyon Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Plum Canyon Elementary 1023rd of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Plum Canyon Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Asian students:
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Saugus Union:

SchoolDigger ranks Saugus Union 248th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Plum Canyon Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Plum Canyon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 79.69 905th 4809 81.2%
2005 78.10 1012th 4822 79.0%
2006 79.47 989th 4818 79.5%
2007 77.55 1071st 5113 79.1%
2008 78.23 1054th 5113 79.4%
2009 79.00 1046th 5193 79.9%
2010 69.27 1496th 5314 71.8%
2011 78.05 1106th 5377 79.4%
2012 83.03 846th 5390 84.3%
2013 76.86 1227th 5530 77.8%
2015 74.87 1319th 5611 76.5%
2016 75.69 1285th 5614 77.1%
2017 71.95 1470th 5692 74.2%
2018 75.71 1333rd 5662 76.5%
2019 86.17 839th 5789 85.5%
2022 83.67 1011th 5883 82.8%
2023 83.49 1016th 5848 82.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Plum Canyon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 63.26 252nd 610 58.7%
2023 69.99 202nd 667 69.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Plum Canyon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 86.60 210th 2416 91.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Plum Canyon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.60 1930th 5084 62.0%
2019 92.99 202nd 5173 96.1%
2022 83.83 607th 5264 88.5%
2023 90.20 380th 5355 92.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Plum Canyon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.70 1342nd 5413 75.2%
2019 84.32 858th 5492 84.4%
2022 78.46 1178th 5635 79.1%
2023 77.79 1174th 5595 79.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Plum Canyon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.09 212th 2128 90.0%
2019 93.52 115th 2585 95.6%
2022 93.15 128th 2227 94.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Plum Canyon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.59 1239th 5431 77.2%
2019 85.25 812th 5510 85.3%
2022 84.63 890th 5663 84.3%
2023 85.65 823rd 5627 85.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Plum Canyon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 51.49 716th 1154 38.0%
2023 56.63 648th 1183 45.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Plum Canyon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.68 1005th 4830 79.2%
2019 88.68 352nd 4963 92.9%
2022 88.34 418th 5084 91.8%
2023 79.22 773rd 5079 84.8%
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Rank History for White students at Plum Canyon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.58 1363rd 2737 50.2%
2019 66.43 962nd 2834 66.1%
2022 53.90 1343rd 2726 50.7%
2023 57.90 1193rd 2659 55.1%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Plum Canyon Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 409 8 16 69 0 n/a n/a 0 502
2000 448 12 16 71 0 n/a n/a 0 547
2001 470 12 26 81 0 n/a n/a 0 589
2002 440 27 34 126 0 n/a n/a 0 627
2003 440 27 34 126 0 n/a n/a 0 627
2004 413 31 53 149 4 n/a n/a 8 658
2005 425 27 61 152 3 n/a n/a 6 674
2006 451 35 67 190 4 n/a n/a 6 753
2007 443 34 66 168 3 n/a n/a 26 740
2008 461 27 92 185 4 n/a n/a 0 769
2009 412 28 97 170 2 3 2 0 714
2010 450 31 112 180 4 3 2 0 782
2011 449 27 111 178 3 2 2 0 772
2012 417 31 105 198 4 0 3 0 758
2013 401 32 96 197 6 0 6 0 738
2014 366 33 84 205 1 1 10 0 700
2015 360 28 76 201 1 1 12 0 679
2016 336 28 78 217 1 2 17 0 679
2017 307 30 69 201 1 1 30 0 639
2018 348 27 83 183 3 1 46 0 691
2019 335 28 83 213 0 0 47 0 706
2020 329 17 87 221 0 0 57 0 711
2021 228 8 38 151 0 0 41 0 466
2022 288 18 113 224 0 0 72 0 715
2023 309 27 153 244 2 0 77 0 812

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Plum Canyon Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 502 25.0 20.1 20.7
2000 547 27.0 20.3 18.3
2001 589 29.0 20.3 17
2002 627 29.5 21.3 15
2003 627 29.5 21.3 15
2004 658 31.5 20.9 13.8
2005 674 32.0 21.1 11.1
2006 753 35.5 21.2 11.9
2007 740 35.0 21.1 10.1
2008 769 38.0 20.2 10.3
2009 714 33.0 19.8 9.4
2010 782 36.0 21.7 10.6
2011 772 n/a n/a 10.5
2012 758 30.0 25.2 n/a
2013 738 25.0 29.5 15.2
2014 700 24.0 29.1 11.4
2015 679 24.0 28.2 13.5
2016 679 24.0 28.2 10.9
2017 639 24.0 26.6 10.8
2018 691 25.0 27.6 13.9
2019 706 26.0 27.1 13
2020 711 n/a n/a 13.5
2021 466 17.1 27.2 20.4
2022 715 25.1 28.4 21.1
2023 812 30.1 26.9 16.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Plum Canyon Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 502 25.0 20.1 20.7
2000 547 27.0 20.3 18.3
2001 589 29.0 20.3 17
2002 627 29.5 21.3 15
2003 627 29.5 21.3 15
2004 658 31.5 20.9 13.8
2005 674 32.0 21.1 11.1
2006 753 35.5 21.2 11.9
2007 740 35.0 21.1 10.1
2008 769 38.0 20.2 10.3
2009 714 33.0 19.8 9.4
2010 782 36.0 21.7 10.6
2011 772 n/a n/a 10.5
2012 758 30.0 25.2 n/a
2013 738 25.0 29.5 15.2
2014 700 24.0 29.1 11.4
2015 679 24.0 28.2 13.5
2016 679 24.0 28.2 10.9
2017 639 24.0 26.6 10.8
2018 691 25.0 27.6 13.9
2019 706 26.0 27.1 13
2020 711 n/a n/a 13.5
2021 466 17.1 27.2 20.4
2022 715 25.1 28.4 21.1
2023 812 30.1 26.9 16.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Plum Canyon Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201295.0%2.0%0.0%3.0%96.0%97.0%98.0%97.0%97.0%
201389.0%2.0%0.0%9.0%89.0%97.0%97.0%91.0%93.0%
201490.0%6.0%0.0%4.0%91.0%93.0%94.0%91.0%94.0%
201589.0%7.0%0.0%3.0%91.0%93.0%93.0%89.0%91.0%
201695.0%5.0%0.0%0.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%
201794.0%2.0%1.0%2.0%95.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%94.0%97.0%
201897.0%0.0%1.0%2.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%97.0%≥99.0%
201998.0%2.0%0.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Plum Canyon Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $9,575

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Plum Canyon Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 839th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 1016th of 5848 Elementary schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Plum Canyon Elementary)78.963.1
 15.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Saugus Union)65.264
 1.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Plum Canyon Elementary)79.868.3
 11.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Saugus Union)62.266.4
 4.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Plum Canyon Elementary)66.459.8
 6.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Saugus Union)67.164.6
 2.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Plum Canyon Elementary)63.862
 1.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Saugus Union)59.565.3
 5.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Plum Canyon Elementary)7065.8
 4.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Saugus Union)66.563
 3.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Plum Canyon Elementary)45.644.1
 1.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Saugus Union)45.250.5
 5.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Plum Canyon Elementary)5053.2
 3.2%
   5th Grade Science (Saugus Union)45.753.9
 8.1%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Plum Canyon Elementary)77.263.9
 13.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Saugus Union)66.663.5
 3.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Plum Canyon Elementary)67.358.8
 8.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Saugus Union)57.155.7
 1.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students706812
 15%
African American2827
 3.6%
American Indian02
Asian83153
 84.3%
Hispanic213244
 14.6%
Pacific Islander00
White335309
 7.8%
Two or More Races4777
 63.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13%16.7%
 3.7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 812 students attended Plum Canyon Elementary.

Plum Canyon Elementary ranks 1023rd of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Plum Canyon Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Arroyo Seco Junior High
High : Academy of the Canyons
High : Saugus High

Students at Plum Canyon Elementary are 38% White, 30% Hispanic, 19% Asian, 9% Two or more races, 3% African American.


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